"The deepening" LP od Vemod

Comes as a limited edition on black vinyl.

VEMOD is anything but an average band. The Norwegians exist in musical and lyrical border areas. The trio's second Album, 'The Deepening,' is carved from the same tonal granite that the predecessor 'Venter på stormene' was struck from over a decade ago. The sonic foundation is located in Namsos, where VEMOD was created as a lifelong project of musical passion by the then 12-year-old Jan Even Åsli at the turn of the century. The nearest major city is Trondheim, where the unique local Nidrosian Black Metal scene, which refers to the city's original name, provided the first musical reference points for VEMOD - as clearly evidenced by the first demo 'Kringom fjell og skog' (2004).

When the Norwegians reappeared seven years later with the track 'Moestæ Qverelæ' on a split single and the demo 'Vinterilden' in 2011, they had undergone significant changes. The trio had intensified elements that were already present: a touch of grandeur reminiscent of early IN THE WOODS..., a hint of melancholy, and a touch of introverted contemplation amid a wide range of emotional and dark-colored sounds. VEMOD's musical transformation parallels the development of the French brothers in spirit, ALCEST, although there was no direct influence in either direction. In hindsight, the Norwegians can be seen as pioneers for currently popular styles such as Blackgaze and Post-Black Metal, although they never claimed either. With their debut Album 'Venter på stormene,' VEMOD opened their music to new places in 2012: a memorable performance at the renowned Beyond the Gates Festival in Bergen in 2013 was followed by the legendary show at the Vigeland Mausoleum at the Oslo Inferno Festival, which a year later cemented VEMOD's excellent reputation even beyond the Atlantic.

'The Deepening' now comes with a changed production that creates a new sound without detaching from the band's roots. Stylistically, the Norwegians also tread new paths by adding additional elements to their sound. The lyrical themes running through 'The Deepening' tell tales of change, transience, transformation, and growth. 'The Deepening' aims to provide the opportunity to overcome long-held beliefs and comforting illusions. Truth can hurt. And one truth is that at the crossroads reached by VEMOD's second Album, a deepened understanding of their musical world awaits.